Yeh’s Bao — Restaurant in New York

I was starving after a couple of days of more liquid than substance diet! Choices in the area were limited and what I really needed was comfort food.

The weather in New York is still chilly which meant either a chicken burger (yes the fried type) or some good Chinese food.

Yeh’s Bao Chinese Restaurant was what the doctor ordered. Plenty of choices without being overwhelming. They have a good lunch selection which could have done the trick had had not seen the bubbling box of delight that was my Hot Pot delivered to another table.

I was going to be rather piggish and have the Xiolang Bao (soup dumplings) and the hot pot. But after what was maybe the best hot and sour soup I had in years (full vegetarian), I had to call off the Baos. They are freshly made to order, so had time to get the dumpling maker to cease! I just have to head back soon for the next fix.

The service was attentive and very cordial. I did not have to ask for my water and rice was offered without me asking!

The price was amazing considering the quantity and quality. After two days of $20 sliders, that dish was over the top and super reasonable. It will feed 2 amply, what you do not get with sliders.

The hotpot was amazing. The broth was so tangy and rich. The fresh vegetables swam on top of a layer of thin sliced and somewhat fatty beef and glass noodles. I had requested hot oil, but in reality the velveteen sauce was pungent enough to light up my taste buds.

I do not know that alone I could have done justice to the Hot Pot and Bao and I am craving more after two hours. No it is not there is more space in the stomach, but more imagining the gushing liquid from these little parcels of wonder.

I cannot wait to go back. In ways, I kind of wanted to keep this place a secret a bit longer, but the owners deserve to get the...

A must try in Fidi. we live in the neighbor and passed by this spot- had the absolute best time! The food was prompt and absolutely incredible. Staff was very polite and responsive- we’ve been looking for a good spot like this in the neighborhood and are so happy they opened. To note- it’s BYOB until they get their license, but there’s a liquor store right across the street which is convenient if you’re looking to drink. A plus is they brought Edamame out to the table within 30 seconds of sitting down which we didn’t even ask for - was a prime time set up for an amazing and welcoming experience. You can also watch them make the food as the chef works right in front...

5 stars for the food, but the service was nonexistent. I guess you don’t come here for the service, but the man didn’t greet us and didn’t utter a single word when he sat us. I had to flag him down 3 times: to order, for more water and for the check. He was just sitting at the bar on his phone all 3 times. We ordered the signature pork dumplings, which were amazing. We also got the beef noodle soup and the beef with Chinese broccoli. Both were on the salty side but very tasty. Portions were pretty big and prices were fair for NYC. The place is very clean. Come for the food, but don’t expect to be treated kindly or...